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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Koss KSC75 are clip-on open-back headphones with a wire connection, praised for their sound quality but lacking a microphone for calls and built-in controls. If budget is a concern, the KSC75 are significantly less expensive, while the Q20 provide more features like wireless listening and active noise cancellation, making them more versatile for a range of environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.3
7.0
The Koss KSC75 is very good for music, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is good.
Gaming
6.4
5.2
The Koss KSC75 is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.5
4.7
The Koss KSC75 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
5.3
The Koss KSC75 is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 is very good for noise reduction, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Battery
N/A
32.3 Hours
The Koss KSC75 does not have a battery. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$60
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Koss KSC75 has a price of $20 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $60.
Build Quality
5.6
8.0
The Soundcore Life Q20 has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.8
4.9
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Koss KSC75 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Koss KSC75 and the Soundcore Life Q20 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss KSC75 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2005 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 5.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 45.3 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Koss KSC75
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InEar Fidelity
Crinacle | June 2022
"Let’s not insult the KSC75 by saying that it’s simply good for the price… because it’s far more than that. It basically has a monopoly at its asking price, and could still give modern budget headphones a run for their money 15 years after its release. The KSC75 is the world’s best not-headphone."
Soundcore Life Q20
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | January 2022
"As far as headphones that cost under $100 go, the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is a really solid option. Like any good tool, it does the job well without much guff, and it’s affordable to boot. Sure: it’s not going toe to toe with any of the higher-end models of ANC headphones out there—but the headphones do well enough for commuters that it’s a good stand-in if you were never planning on spending a bunch of money anyway."
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About Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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